Directs international development programs serving 320,000 children, youth, and elderly in 19 countries with an annual program budget of over $100 millionLeads high functioning team of 25 domestic staff members and over 2,000 international staff membersLed the creation and implementation of the department’s first strategic plan, which served as a model for the first organizational strategic plan three years laterCoaches regional directors and other organizational leaders in setting priorities and establishing measurable outcome indicators Identifies key strategic opportunities and threats with supporting financial projections Develops multifaceted infrastructure to build staff capacity at headquarters and in international partners and nurture culture of organizational learningResolves sensitive HR challenges in the US and abroad, including providing cross-cultural coaching, creating a 360° performance assessment process, investigating allegations against staff members, and handling dismissals Facilitates group problem solving sessions to resolve complex and dynamic challengesArticulate and represent organization’s program philosophy to staff members, board of directors, and the public through public speaking, conferences, and written pieces

Led creation of organization’s program evaluation approach & frameworkCreated purchasing power financial modeling for countries where programs are implemented to inform strategic decisionsDeveloped multiple databases to improve operational performance in headquarters officePerformed program outcome evaluations using quantitative and qualitative methodsReported regularly to board of directors on program direction and outcomesLed creation of organization’s first operations manual for international partners

Led organization to 20% increase in annual fundraisingDeveloped and managed organizational budgetExpanded board involvement and community support to strategically grow into new program areas such as nutrition and transportation

Led 25 staff members working in six offices across the Midwest, from Austin, Texas to Pine Ridge, South DakotaRepresented regional programs and perspectives to senior management, donors, and mediaSuccessfully managed teams of political activists and community organizersDeveloped and managed regional budget